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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs

Olympus TG-810
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Released August 2011
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus TG-810 versus Panasonic ZS10, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-810 was released 7 months after the ZS10 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TG-810 matches up vs the ZS10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Panasonic ZS10

 TG-810 ZS10 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2011Newer by 7 months
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Olympus TG-810

 ZS10 TG-810 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic ZS10

 TG-810 ZS10 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-810 features outside dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS10 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-810 versus Panasonic ZS10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-810 against the ZS10.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-810 and ZS10 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-810 and ZS10.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos though you may want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The younger TG-810 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography info
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS10 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (219g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography information
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
features tracking focus
weather proof
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
47
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-810
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS10
64
weather proof
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
67
lighter than competitors in class (219 grams)
provides touch to focus
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery life (260 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography highlights
43
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery power (220 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
42
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery life (260 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Vlogging camera
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
34
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (219g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic ZS10
 Olympus TG-810Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-810 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-08-16 2011-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 lb) 219g (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photographs 260 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $428 $350